Of course there are so many fun things to do during the month of December so I might have to break up this post into parts. Enjoy the ongoing Rollo extravaganzas!
Kyson's preschool project... really so cute! Where do people come up with these ideas?
Dec 1 - 10, 2011 - National Finals Rodeo
As mentioned in a previous post my BIL, Olin Hannum, made it to the NFR!! He is officially a professional steer wrestler. This lovely poster was at one of his sponsors booths down at the convention center in Vegas. Natalie said that was the most she was able to see Olin the whole ten days they were down here for the NFR... we gave them a few moments alone with each other. LOL!
This was on Day #7 when Olin won the round, $17K and a gold buckle. Yup it was pretty fantastic! Our whole family went to the South Point to see him receive his gold buckle. People this is like going to the Super Bowl for Cowboys. It doesn't get any better than this!!
This picture cracks me up... can you tell it is like one in the morning? My boys look drunk!
Natalie was invited to do this charity fashion show thing that the wives of the cowboys participate in every year. She was preggers so was a little nervous about doing it but wasn't about to pass it up. To actually walk on runway...sounds like Natalie, right?! They served an awesome lunch and we had a great time having a girls day!
I was able to go to the NFR with one of my friends who had an extra ticket earlier in the week. Shad & I also bought standing room only tickets one night and went and watched Olin ride. We did however get one night to sit with Natalie and Olin's family. Kyson begged us to come so he could watch Uncle Olin. How can you say no to this cute face? (For the record he talked my parents into taking him the next night too, so we are not the only one's that give in to him. LOL!) This was on Day #8 and we were able to go early and follow Olin around in the back as he prepared for the night. AWESOME!
Olin's friend (who also owned the horse he rode 8 out of the 10 days) gave Kyson a ride before the NFR started. He said "Little buddy, it doesn't get much better than this!" He was definitely right! Who gets to ride on a horse that rides in the NFR at the NFR? Oh that would be my handsome 4 year old!
Congrats Olin on all that you accomplished this year!!
Dec 2, 2011
This is how we role in Las Vegas in the month of December!!
I have to show this picture. My sister Kenzie & her husband Dustin gave this to Shad & I for a Christmas gift last year. Shad accidently shattered it while cleaning out the garage before we ever got to display it. When he told me I swear I didn't start crying. ;) Luckily we found someone to replace the glass and we had the vinyl reprinted... finished product TAKE TWO. So cute!
Dec 13, 2011 - My Work Christmas Party
We were so lucky that my firm went all out and brought the real Santa Claus to our party. He was awesome!
Dec 16, 2011 - Whipple Annual Pizza Dinner and Christmas Play
Because we live in Vegas it is hard for us to make it up to northern Utah for this tradition. We were so excited to see the Whipple family and enjoy pizza and a play. Thanks Grandma Whipple!! This was Kyson's second time going... we might wait till Brox turns 12 before he is allowed to go. LOL!
Dec 17, 2011 - Annual Baugh Christmas Party
This tradition was started before I was born. Great food, great company, fantastic grandparents and some talents shared. I never want to miss this family tradition!
And this is probably half of the family.
Precious!
Free shirts acquired at the NFR.
Dec 21, 2011 - Gingerbread Houses
This is our second time joining Natalie and her 1st grade class making gingerbread houses. My boys love being in the classroom and couldn't wait to go visit Aunt Natalie again.
XOXO Melanie
